In the News
Voters Face Election Day Hurdles
Executive Director for One Wisconsin Now, Scot Ross, discusses the hurdles voters are facing this campaign season.
MSNBC
04/09/2016
In the News
Wisconsin Voter ID Law Challenged
The Wisconsin primary will be the first big test of the state's controversial voter ID law. Scot Ross, Executive Director of Wisconsin Now, joins Al Sharpton to discuss.
MSNBC
04/03/2016
In the News
One Wisconsin Now on Al Jazeera to Talk Voter Suppression
Mike Browne, Deputy Director of One Wisconsin Now and the Institute sat down with Al Jazeera to discuss Gov. Scott Walker’s and the GOP’s attacks on the right to vote in Wisconsin.
Al Jazeera
04/10/2014
In the News
This Week in Voter Suppression: Wisconsin
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is in a close race with his Democratic challenger Mary Burke. Yet his primary concern seems to be on voter ID requirements in the state. One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross joins the Melissa Harris-Perry panel to discuss why.
MSNBC
03/15/2014
In the News
The War on Voting Rights in Wisconsin
Scot Ross, executive director of One Wisconsin Now, joins The Reid Report to discuss efforts in Wisconsin by Republicans to put a stop to early voting.
MSNBC
03/11/2014
In the News
Will Scott Walker Run in 2016?
Governor Walker has access to an ungodly amount of money. His campaign co-chair runs the $500 million right wing funding Bradley foundation. His largest donor is the wealthiest woman in Wisconsin.
MSNBC
11/24/2013
In the News
Wisconsin and an Early Attack on Early Voting
Melissa Harris-Perry talks to Mike Browne, the Deputy Director of One Wisconsin Now, about one state assembly representative’s attempt to prevent workers who are unable to cast a vote during normal workday hours from voting.
MSNBC
09/24/2013
In the News
The Struggle for Voting Rights is Still Real
Scot Ross, Ohio State Sen. Nina Turner, and Judith Browne Dianis join Melissa Harris-Perry to discuss the continued need for the fight for voting rights, especially after seeing legislation pass.
MSNBC
08/25/2013
Research Report
Protecting the Right to Vote in Wisconsin
Voting is not only our right; it is our duty. It is how we have a say in the direction of our community, our state and our country. Voting is the one time everyone is equal. Young or old, rich or poor, on Election Day everyone gets the same say.
One Wisconsin Institute
05/12/2013
In the News
Foundation Behind ‘Voter Fraud’ Billboards Exposed
Thanks to reporting done by The Grio's Joy Reid and the advocacy organization One Wisconsin Now, Melissa Harris-Perry is able to name names for 'This Week In Voter Suppression” in exposing the foundation behind billboards that splashed false information on voter fraud.
MSNBC
11/03/2012
In the News
Little known Wisconsin foundation behind ‘voter fraud’ billboards
When Scot Ross heard about more than a dozen billboards going up in largely minority neighborhoods around Cleveland, Ohio, bearing ominous images of the legal penalties for voter fraud, the story had a familiar ring.
theGrio
10/28/2012
In the News
Dark Money Fueled by Little-Known Organizations
Scot Ross of "One Wisconsin Now" joins Melissa Harris-Perry and her guests to dig into the details on the Bradley Foundation, what is called the "big granddaddy of political money that no one knows about."
MSNBC
10/27/2012
In the News
Group Accusing Republican Party of Voter Intimidation
One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross appeared on Fox News Live to fight back against voter intimidation.
Fox News
10/19/2008
In the News
Wisconsin Reverses Ban on Some Overseas Absentee Ballots
One Wisconsin Institute sued over the restriction on voting rights, and in 2016 a federal court ordered the state to end the prohibition.
Courthouse News Service
06/21/2018
In the News
How a Wave of New Voters Could Take Out Scott Walker in 2018
Madison has seen high turnouts since 2016, when the One Wisconsin Institute's federal court decision swept away much of the Republican voter-obstruction legislation.
In These Times
06/04/2018
In the News
State moves to avert federal lawsuit on voting hitch for some overseas voters
A federal judge already flagged the issue as part of a lawsuit brought by One Wisconsin Institute that overturned restrictions on in-person absentee voting.
Wisconsin State Journal
05/25/2018
In the News
Kaul makes case for Attorney General
Kaul is now the lead attorney challenging the voter ID law and other election laws in a lawsuit brought by One Wisconsin Institute.
Rice Lake Chronotype
05/09/2018
In the News
Josh Kaul calls on Brad Schimel to challenge FCC repeal of net neutrality rules
Kaul represents One Wisconsin Institute and Citizen Action of Wisconsin Education Fund in their lawsuit against Wisconsin’s Voter ID law.
Wisconsin State Journal
05/03/2018
In the News
Kaul Calls Schimel’s Voter ID Remarks ‘Incredible Admission’
Kaul is representing liberal group One Wisconsin Institute in a lawsuit challenging the law.
Associated Press
05/02/2018
In the News
Josh Kaul criticizes Attorney General Brad Schimel over voter ID comments and handling of rape kits
Kaul is the lead attorney challenging the voter ID law and other election laws in a lawsuit brought by One Wisconsin Institute.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
05/02/2018
In the News
Kaul Calls Schimel’s Voter ID Remarks ‘Incredible Admission’
Kaul is representing liberal group One Wisconsin Institute in a lawsuit challenging the law.
Associated Press
05/02/2018
In the News
Josh Kaul criticizes Attorney General Brad Schimel over voter ID comments and handling of rape kits
Kaul is the lead attorney challenging the voter ID law and other election laws in a lawsuit brought by One Wisconsin Institute and Citizen Action of Wisconsin Education Fund.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
05/02/2018
Press Release
Brad Schimel Claims Voter Fraud in Waukesha County
Brad Schimel stirred controversy claiming the state voter ID law helped pave the way for Donald Trump and U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson to win election in Wisconsin.
One Wisconsin Now
04/30/2018
Press Release
Statements on Passing of Civil Rights Icon Vel Phillips
Her many fights continue today, none more important than protecting the right to vote from the forces who would seek to disenfranchise legal voters.
One Wisconsin Now
04/18/2018
In the News
Attorney General Brad Schimel suggests Donald Trump won Wisconsin because of the state’s voter ID law
One Wisconsin's Scot Ross called Schimel's comments a "shocking admission."
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
04/13/2018
In the News
Wisconsin AG Suggests Voter ID Helped Trump Win the State
Scot Ross, executive director of One Wisconsin Now, said Schimel's remarks to McKenna were an admission that the law is rigged to help Republicans win elections.
Associated Press
04/13/2018
In the News
Scott Walker claim of Eric Holder making Supreme Court race ‘highly partisan’ ignores GOP role
Republican Gov. Scott Walker raised the issue six days after Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Rebecca Dallet, who was backed by liberals, won election to the high court. Her win in the officially...
PolitiFact
04/11/2018
In the News
Why should it take a lawsuit and three judges to force Scott Walker to do the right thing?
After an unprecedented three-month delay, Gov. Scott Walker finally called for special elections in two legislative districts that have lacked representation since December. Better late than never, but things should have never...
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
03/30/2018
In the News
Wisconsin GOP operative Mark Block details pivotal yacht meeting between Cambridge Analytica and billionaire...
This raises serious questions about the connections between Scott Walker’s [campaigns]... and this growing international scandal," said Analiese Eicher.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
03/29/2018
In the News
Scott Walker Abandons Fight Against Special Elections
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has had quite the duel with his state’s judicial system in recent days. First he dragged his feet in calling general elections to fill two legislative vacancies that...
New York Magazine
03/29/2018
In the News
Third court rips Scott Walker after he calls elections ‘unnecessary’
“Two thirds of the offices Scott Walker has held came because he won a special election, including one for State Assembly and one held in an even year.”
Shareblue
03/28/2018
Press Release
Scott Walker Was Elected in Special Election
Scott Walker’s been in office for so long he seems to have forgotten it was a special election that got him into the government hammock 25 years ago.
One Wisconsin Now
03/28/2018
In the News
Deadline Nears For Elections Scott Walker Doesn’t Want To Hold
Following a string of GOP losses in special elections nationwide, Wisconsin Republican Gov. Scott Walker is locked in a battle with prominent Democrats over Walker’s refusal to call elections for two vacant...
NPR
03/28/2018
In the News
Are Wisconsin GOPers Blocking Elections To Protect Their Gerrymander?
“The elections would create pressure points for people,” Scot Ross, executive director of the progressive group One Wisconsin Now, told TPM.
Talking Points Memo
03/26/2018
In the News
Are Wisconsin GOPers Blocking Elections To Protect Their Gerrymander?
“The elections would create pressure points for people,” Scot Ross, executive director of the progressive group One Wisconsin Now, told TPM.
Talking Points Memo
03/26/2018
In the News
Advocates call on Green Bay to expand early voting
Scot Ross, executive director of the liberal Madison group One Wisconsin Now, and state Sen. Dave Hansen, D-Green Bay, urged the city to offer early voting at UW-Green Bay.
Green Bay Press-Gazette
03/22/2018
Press Release
Court Rules Scott Walker Must Call Elections
A Dane County judge today ruled that Scott Walker cannot refuse to call special elections to fill vacancies in the 1st State Senate and 42nd Assembly Districts.
One Wisconsin Now
03/22/2018
Press Release
Sen. Dave Hansen and Voting Rights Advocates Encourage Early Voting
Sen. Dave Hansen and One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross urged Northeastern Wisconsin residents to take advantage of the opportunity to vote early.
One Wisconsin Now
03/22/2018
In the News
Walker won’t say if he’ll call elections
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker isn’t saying whether he will immediately call special elections for a pair of legislative vacancies as ordered by a judge. Dane County Circuit Judge Josann Reynolds rejected all...
Associated Press
03/22/2018
In the News
Wisconsin Democrats Demand Special Elections
Mike Browne, deputy director of the progressive organization One Wisconsin Now, said the governor is stalling.
Public News Service
03/07/2018
In the News
Scott Walker Refusing To Hold Elections GOP Might Lose
The fact that Scott Walker is afraid to hold elections when he’s on the ballot in nine months is not the worst story to have out there.
Talking Points Memo
03/02/2018
In the News
Democratic group sues Walker over not calling elections
A national Democratic group led by former U.S. Attorney Eric Holder filed a lawsuit Monday attempting to force Republican Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker to call two special elections to fill legislative vacancies....
Associated Press
02/27/2018
In the News
Wisconsin GOP votes to oust elections, ethics agency heads
The Wisconsin Senate voted Tuesday to oust leaders of the bipartisan state agencies charged with running elections and overseeing ethics laws, the latest move by Republicans to exact revenge on anyone connected...
Associated Press
01/24/2018
Press Release
Trump Election Integrity Commission Disbanded
A federal commission on “election integrity”, announced with much fanfare by Donald Trump in 2017, was disbanded on Wednesday.
One Wisconsin Institute
01/04/2018
Press Release
GOP Leaders Threat: Anyone Investigating Us Risks Losing Their Jobs
Top Republicans have called on the administrators of the agencies responsible for campaign finance and ethics to resign.
One Wisconsin Now
12/15/2017
In the News
Bill would allow electronic voting for in-person absentee ballots
A federal judge in July 2016 struck down certain restrictions on early voting hours and locations in the One Wisconsin Institute v. Thomsen case.
WisPolitics
12/08/2017
Press Release
Assembly Bill Runs Afoul of Federal Court Decision Protecting Early Voting
A public hearing on Assembly Bill 637 today underscores serious flaws in the proposal that put it at odds with a federal court decision protecting early voting.
One Wisconsin Institute
11/28/2017
In the News
Milwaukee Announces New Early Voting Sites for 2018 Election
Nelson commented that midtown was on the places with an early voting site in Milwaukee. This came about due to One Wisconsin Institute v. Thomsen.
Milwaukee Courier
11/18/2017
In the News
Milwaukee to increase number of early voting sites
Tom Barrett joined One Wisconsin Institute in announcing the city approved funds for eight places where Milwaukee resident can vote absentee in person.
Wisconsin Radio Network
11/16/2017
Press Release
Institute Praises Milwaukee Action to Expand Early Voting Opportunities
Voting rights advocates are celebrating passage of a budget provision adding early voting sites in the City of Milwaukee.
One Wisconsin Institute
11/15/2017
Press Release
ICYMI: Election Commission Head Statements on Voter ID Law
The head of the Wisconsin Election Commission agreed that the state’s strict voter ID law targeted specific communities.
One Wisconsin Now
10/19/2017
In the News
Supreme Court gerrymandering case: Wisconsin and beyond
Supreme Court gerrymandering case focusing on Wisconsin raises the issue of defending voting rights against voter suppression. Joy Reid and her panel discuss.
MSNBC
10/08/2017
In the News
Thousands Of Wisconsinites Denied Voting Rights In 2016
A new study surveyed registered non-voters in last year’s general election and found thousands of people were denied their basic right to vote.
Pacifica Radio
09/29/2017
In the News
Voter ID Suppressed the Vote Exactly as Wisconsin Republicans Predicted
Later on the witness stand in a lawsuit brought by One Wisconsin Now challenging the voter ID law, Albaugh described the tension in closed door caucus.
Center for Media and Democracy
09/26/2017
Press Release
STUDY: Scott Walker, GOP Voter ID Law Kept Voters From Voting
Thousands of legal voters in Wisconsin were prevented from casting a ballot in the November 2016 election because of the state’s strict voter ID law.
One Wisconsin Now
09/25/2017
Press Release
Scott Walker's Long Record of Attacking Rights of People of Color
Scott Walker’s decades-long record of undermining social justice and attacking the rights of people of color is appalling.
One Wisconsin Now
08/16/2017
Press Release
Scott Walker Silence on Trump Racism Deafening, Walker Record Speaks Volumes
Scott Walker’s record on attacking the voting rights of people of color for political gain is unconstitutional and the definition of racism.
One Wisconsin Now
08/16/2017
In the News
Donald Trump, Anthony Scaramucci, and Reince Priebus: Nasty, Brutish, and Short
“Throughout his tenure as a top Republican Party insider, Reince Priebus has been intimately involved in despicable efforts to silence the voices of legal voters.”
The Progressive
07/31/2017
Press Release
One Wisconsin Statements on First Meeting of Trump Voter Suppression Committee
Scot Ross, Executive Director of One Wisconsin Institute released the following statements regarding the first meeting of Donald Trump’s voter suppression committee.
One Wisconsin Institute
07/19/2017
Press Release
Report Suggests Wisconsin Voters Targeted by Collusion
We’re owed answers about these serious allegation about meddling with the election in Wisconsin from the governor of Wisconsin.
One Wisconsin Now
07/13/2017
Press Release
Scott Walker Wraps Himself in Hypocrisy With Latest Fundraising Solicitation
If You Love American Democracy, What Scott Walker Has Done to Elections in Wisconsin Will Break Your Heart.
One Wisconsin Now
07/12/2017